Can't believe I get to say this for a third time now but obligatory 69 joke here!
Hi guys Azza here!
Ok so I'll say this now I know what is gonna be in here is not what it is in canon however as I have said numerous times most characters are gonna be stronger than they were in canon so I have adjusted bounties to reflect this. I know most of you know this but there are some who feel the need to PM me about inaccuracies despite it obviously being altered for logical reasons.
That aside onto the reviews!
Dragonborn2704 – I honestly don't expect a detailed review of a lemon haha that one is entirely optional!
Le Phoque Blanc – Thanks for the feedback. I think I did better with this lemon because I managed to semi push aside my own embarrassment at writing it this time. Last time I was really nervous but the positive reception of that made me think I'd done some good so I wanted to experiment and I figured since Mordred is a rather rough tomboyish character a lemon with her would make sense much more than with someone like Robin. Seilah on the other hand would likely do just about anything for it but that's an entirely different can of worms!
And Mordred's rage will be important going forward though I won't spoil too much of what's to come its important for where she'll be sent following the incident.
Thomas MCF – I mean was it really Grade A quality tho? True, I did decide to make it much more kink focused as opposed to a more tame threesome however I've already thought of several more interesting scenarios that probably beat that one out haha!
As for NNN I thought it meant Nonstop Nut November so …
Now to the actual stuff!
Yeah this arc onward becomes really important with various groups needing to be introduced and the same thing will be happening over the next few chapters since the gears of the world will be turning due to what Whitebeard is planning on doing.
And yeah I figured the attentive would know who that Servant was, I've had his character planned all the way back when I first conceived using the Nasuverse to bring in all sorts of characters. To me, that particular person is someone who I believe can be written in a way that makes him out to still hold decency and humanity but also not brush aside the obvious real world issues surrounding what he ultimately fought for.
As for your question regarding Lelouch his powers can easily be explained as being through the use of Devil's Aura enhancing them. I would still want to keep his physical prowess the same however since as a Servant he wouldn't have any of the downsides since Servants are summoned in what would be considered their absolute prime state though there are exceptions to this such as the 'Lily' servants which are just the child forms and the ones where they are old but still possess monstrous power.
That being said I'd have to seriously research his Power Of Absolute Obedience Geass so I don't make it either too powerful or too nerfed. Currently I can see it working on just about anyone who either A, doesn't have Aura. B, Someone who doesn't have the ability of Conqueror's Haki. C, Someone who possesses a similar ability or an ability that prevents that particular form of hypnosis.
That's all I've got for now but I'd probably say treating it kind of like Shisui's Kotoamatsukami isn't a bad way of starting off though the two do have stark differences both are visual based control abilities that if not adjusted could easily be too broken. Feel free to add suggestions though on anything else you think because he'll be a post time skip character for sure!
And lastly regarding how Natsu can get stronger technically by draining his Magic Core he will allow it to grow in size but that doesn't mean he's stronger. Basically the way I work his power is based off of a rather simple set of rules.
Amount of magic in his core
Amount of Aura he has left in its core
Physical state
Mental state
Spiritual state
Since this question is one I don't think I've been directly asked I'll break this down. So the first one at first might seem obvious however the amount of Magic in his core does not affect his overall strength whilst using it. It is in combination with all the other points that the power factor comes into play. The core itself only dictates the well in which the power is stored, the power itself is derived from these other core principles.
Aura Core is something I have only briefly touched upon but basically like his Magic Core he has a core dictating how much Aura he has access to. This Core is massive and almost never runs dry unless he's fighting a powerful foe such as Kaguya or Alucard for example.
This core recharges through ambient absorption of Aura in the environment since he can take either God or Devil's Aura. If he didn't have the ability to use both then he would be unable to regenerate it as fast in an area thick with the one he was unable to use which is one of the reasons why the Gods and Devils don't usually have long drawn out fights in these zones. (Don't know if you noticed I actually have done that since Volume 1)
This state is enhanced through training and use of Aura as well as age. As you know once you hit a certain age it stops simply being called 'Aura' and becomes 'Elder Aura' or 'Arch' Aura.
The Physical State is fairly obvious. Current raw power his body possesses and the condition of it. Being a powerful Demon Lord and also a many times over Dragon Monarch his raw strength is astronomically high therefore his endurance also is.
These attributes as you know are enhanced by Aura and Magic whenever he needs to which amplifies it many times over, hence why he can move so fast no one can see him do it or throw a punch that can shatter a continent if he's under the right conditions.
The Physical State is enhanced through training and combat. Basically an easy way for his strength and endurance to increase is by having the shit kicked out of him to the point of near death not to dissimilar of a Saiyan. This is true of all those with Dragon traits however since Natsu has the ability to regenerate he is in a unique position to take advantage of that ability.
Mental State is one we've touched upon in the last Volume but not fully. As you know, Natsu's mood does affect his performance in battle such as when he's pissed off he causes more widespread damage, fights with what appears to be much more endurance and just overall performs better. The same goes if he's clear of mind, he can use just the right amount of force necessary so that he doesn't destroy everything or kill his opponent. However if he's in a frenzied state his combat effectiveness is actually reduced quite significantly since he loses control over his Aura control and Magic control, instead fighting more like a raging beast which is why he often loses in these engagements.
This state is honed through meditation as well as overcoming conflict and struggles. Growing with age also helps since as we grow older we naturally come to terms with things we once struggled to accept or understand.
Spiritual is referring to his soul. This has barely been touched upon however it relates to the Mental State. The arc where Alice and the gang went into his mind and once they fixed it was definitely related to his Spiritual State.
Likewise, the power he draws from Ahnkseram and Aava is also drawn from this pool, Ahnk quite literally however the main reason of this is because he quite literally needs to be able to sync with them on a Spiritual level in order to access their full power. This means he needs to see and accept them and all they've done, which as you know Aava is Achnologia's reincarnation and Ahnkseram is Ahnkseram so we all know how hard it would be for Natsu to sync with them after all they've done and not suffer performance wise.
This state is honed through meditation, diving deep into one's soul and confronting the darker aspects of it as well as in Natsu's case confronting that which would upset the balance and coming to terms with it. Pretty much becoming friends with Ahnk and Aava and accepting them for who they are and not what they once were whilst still being able to go back and look at all they've done without feeling anything but understanding.
This last one he still hasn't mastered yet however he will before he returns to Earthland and it will be something quite a few people there will take issue with.
So I know you didn't ask for this massive breakdown but I hope it helped give you an idea as to how I determine his strength. There are many more things for each category but this is already getting pretty long for a review response so I'll leave it for now.
So with all that out of the way on with the story!
I do not own Fairy Tail, One Piece or the Nasuverse.
The Worst Generation
/Grove 10/
"P-please-ARGH!"
The slaver was silenced as Zoro ran him through with his black blade, piercing his heart with practiced ease before yanking his blade free and spinning around to cut down the last slaver. The man's sword was cut like butter, blood spraying out to stain the vibrant green grass crimson as he turned to look at his would be allies.
"So," Zoro said after several moments, wiping his blade on the body of one of his victims. "You two clearly know a little bit about fighting so why play the role of the victim?"
"Victim," Mash replied, clearly confused.
"We weren't looking to fight them," Ritsuka replied in her stead as Zoro nodded slowly. "Though I'll admit it would've been a bit tougher without your help Mister Zoro-."
"Just Zoro, I'm not that old."
"Ah, right …"
"So, what are you two doing being chased around by these slavers anyway," Zoro asked casually as he slid his blade back into its sheath. "From what I've heard this island is pretty brutal to be on if you aren't willing to get your hands dirty."
"We came here looking for someone," Ritsuka supplied as Mash's eyes subtly darted to look over at her Master. "Apparently he would be arriving here soon though we have no idea exactly where or when so we've just been exploring for the most part."
"Sounds like a good a plan as any," Zoro shrugged as he looked over toward the section of the Grove containing the shopping district. "Hey, you know where any good taverns are around here?"
"Uh …?"
"I saw one near where we first arrived Senpai," Mash answered as she looked toward Zoro. "Perhaps we should take Zoro there in thanks for helping us?"
"That's a great idea Mash," Ritsuka grinned. "So, guess we do know where one is!"
"Heh, that's good. Now you can tell me all about how you have a Servant on the way," Zoro grinned back as Ritsuka's cheerful face faltered ever so slightly.
"Ehehe … yeah, right."
Mash shook her head and took the lead as the trio entered the Grove proper once more, unaware of the trouble that had entered from the other side.
/Meanwhile – Thousand Sunny/
"So, now that we've got that out of our system," Natsu grinned as he messed up Mordred's still wet hair with his towel, creating a rather amusing shaggy mess out of it in the process. "What should we do now?"
"I don't know about you but I wanna eat something," Mordred replied with her usual grin. "Also, if you think messing my hair up isn't gonna backfire on you then you're in for a real shock later."
"Am I now," was the smug reply as he ran his hand through his own shaggy mess. "Unlike you, I don't even bother combing my hair so whatever this little revenge plot is I guarantee you it'll fail."
"Are you two done being all cutesy yet," Seilah asked as both she and Robin entered the room.
"Agreed. I quite like Mordred's suggestion of going to get something to eat."
"Look, we're all cleaned up now so we've just got to wait for Mordred to fix her hair-."
"So now this mess is my fault huh?"
"Yep."
"You're so gonna get it now …"
"In your dreams," was the cheeky response that resulted in a pillow being tossed his way. "I'm disappointed, that throw lacked any kind of power whatsoever."
Probably because she's still tired after you no doubt tired her out," Robin replied bluntly as both turned to face her amused expression. "Seilah and I could smell it the moment you arrived."
Natsu chuckled as she tapped her nose before reaching out and pinching it, playfully dragging her over and giving her a quick peck on the lips.
"So you can. However just as the two of you could smell us, I could also smell the results of your … training."
"Wh-wh-!"
"I assure you that it started off as training," Seilah replied without the slightest hint of embarrassment. "However, that isn't relevant because I'm hungry."
"Right," Natsu replied whilst rolling his eyes. "So, do any of you have a specific preference?"
"Fancy restaurant."
"Same."
"Somewhere with good food that you have to pay for."
"Mordred," Natsu sighed as the Knight grinned unashamedly in his direction.
"Don't act like you aren't loaded."
"I think it's the way you worded it Mordred," Robin laughed as she moved to begin fixing up the Saber's hair. "Then again, the way you said it was so very …"
"You," Seilah finished as all three girls began to laugh.
"Well, I can see when I'm outnumbered so I guess fancy restaurant it is!"
"You never had a vote to begin with though."
"Yeah, you're the one responsible for all three of us so you just have to go along with it!"
"Again, could have used a bit more tact Mordred."
"Who cares, I'm on cloud nine right now!"
"Right," Natsu sighed as he pinched the bridge of his nose. "Give me a minute to figure out a good place for us to go and we'll get to it."
It took him several minutes to go through the absurd number of places to eat on the Archipelago before he finally settled on a place in Grove Twenty-Four. Watching as Robin continued doing Mordred's hair, he couldn't help but appraise it.
The back had been straightened out with the centre being done up into a braid. The front had been returned to its usual state however it became apparent that her hair had grown, her bangs now obscuring her vision in its entirety.
"Huh? I don't remember my hair being this long, do any of you guys?"
"No," Seilah replied as she took the bangs into her hands and appraised it. "You definitely didn't have this earlier today."
"Her hair has indeed gotten much longer," Robin agreed as she held up the hair at the back. Before it was only down to her upper back but now it reaches the middle easily."
"Hmm."
"What are you thinking," Seilah asked as all three looked up at Natsu curiously.
"Its only a theory but perhaps after our little bit of fun today Mordred managed to … ascend."
"Wait, you mean you gave me so much Mana that I managed to evolve my Saint Graph!?"
"That actually sounds plausible," Seilah agreed after several moments as she looked over the Knight once again. "That would actually explain why you feel slightly different power wise as well."
"Damn," Mordred muttered as a blush began to make its way across her face. "Definitely doing that again …"
So, what are you planning on doing with all this extra hair Mordred?"
"Huh?"
"The hair on the side just needs to be trained to stay at the sides like it did before," Natsu replied knowingly as he took them from Seilah's hands and moved them into position. "Right about here, kind of like Arthuria's."
"I don't think they're quite as long as hers just yet," Seilah replied knowingly as she messed around with Mordred's fringe. "There. Having the fringe draping over her eyes a little is fine, now we just put the bangs here like so …"
Taking lock of hair at a time, Seilah began to straighten them out and summoned two hairclips from her black void. Lifting up the fringe at the front she clipped them into place as they tucked into place nicely.
"She really does kind of look like a mini Arthuria now, doesn't she?"
"With messier hair," Seilah replied in amusement as she dropped the fringe, covering the clips from view to reveal a now heavily blushing Mordred.
"Were the hairclips necessary?"
"You don't have a crown yet like Arthuria does to hold it in place so yes," Seilah replied with her hands on her hips. "If anything, you should be proud to even need to do this since it's a sign that you've grown again!"
"I think she's just embarrassed because hairclips are a girly thing and Mordred's a bona fide tomboy."
"Oh, and just why aren't you embarrassed then," Robin asked curiously as Natsu shot her a genuine look of confusion.
"What do you mean?"
"Well we're doing a girls hair, a traditionally girly thing to do, yet here you are making comments right alongside us. Are you also not embarrassed?"
"…"
All three were surprised at the complete look of shock on his face, the blush flaring to life upon his own face as the three looked to each other. Looking back they all smirked before bursting out laughing, Natsu's own weak protests going entirely ignored.
"All right," Seilah sighed after getting her amusement back under control. "Let's bring Mordred's hair back to square one."
"Huh!? Why are you redoing it!?"
"I think we can make it look better than that," was the immediate response as the hairclips undid themselves and flew back into Seilah's hand.
"Agreed. I like the braid at the back but I think we can do a much better job if we work together."
"What do you think," Seilah asked as she turned toward Natsu who immediately spun on his heel and half sprinted to the door.
"KEEP ME THE HELL OUT OF IT!"
Both Seilah and Robin burst out laughing once again whilst a red-faced Mordred silently lamented her fate.
"Silly Master, doesn't even realize he's next," Seilah sighed as Mordred's mind pictured Natsu sporting the same hairstyle as Arthuria, only serving to turn her into a duplicate of a tomato.
"We'll sort out Mordred first and then work on him."
"Agreed. His hair has gotten rather long again so we'll have more to work with," Seilah agreed as the two got to work.
/Elsewhere – Grove 13/
"This is the place," Hachi grinned as three of his arms motioned for the group to proceed forward. "Our friend is the only ship coater worth speaking to on this island!"
"Shakky's Rip Off Bar," Nami muttered at the signs that hung loosely above the building. "I don't know if I love it or hate it."
Instead of answering Nami, Hachi simply walked inside which prompted everyone else to do the same. Walking inside they were surprised to see the place utterly deserted.
"Shakky," Hachi called out with Camie mimicking him moments later.
"Oh, Hatchan," a voice called out from the back as a woman walked out holding several bottles of alcohol. "Its been quite some time since I've seen you."
"Urgh …"
Everyone heard a groan from behind the counter and were shocked when the woman simply raised her right leg and stomped down as hard as she could, a loud cry of pain signalling that there was another person present.
"Sorry about this, just one moment."
The woman knelt down and picked up a bloodied and beaten looking man and dragged him to the door. With practiced ease she tossed him outside before dusting her hands and walking back behind the counter.
"Right then," she smiled as she lit a cigarette. "What can I do for you all?"
Owner Of The Rip Off Bar
Wife Of The Dark King
Shakuyaku (Shakky)
"Uh … Shakky," Hachi slowly began as the surprisingly warm smile was directed toward him once more. "W-who was that?"
"No one. Just some trash who thought he could try and not pay his bill."
"Ah …"
"But enough about that Hachi, its been so long since I've seen you. I hope you aren't still running around with that Arlong?"
"N-no, I've decided to quit being a Pirate," Hachi replied with a slightly depressed tone. "I realized it just wasn't worth it."
"That's wonderful Hachi, after all your health and safety comes before everything else and being a Pirate is the quickest way to lose both," Shakky replied happily before looking over at the crew. "Ah, but where are my manners. Please let me get you all something, on the house since you all appear to be friends of Hachi."
"That's rather generous, especially considering the name of this place," Nami replied suspiciously prompting Shakky to lean right into Nami's face, the same warm smile never once faltering.
"And what do we have here," she hummed before pulling back and ruffling Nami's hair playfully. "You remind me of my younger self, so suspicious of anything free yet also so excited by it."
"Excuse me Shakky," Hachi cut in, drawing the older woman's attention away from a thoroughly embarrassed Nami. "Do you know where Rayleigh is?"
"Rayleigh?"
"I was hoping to get him to coat the Straw Hats ship so they could get to Fishman Island, do you know where he is?"
"The Straw Hats," Shakky hummed as she looked over at Luffy, her eyes landing specifically on his Straw Hat. "Ah, so you lot finally made it here eh?"
"What do you mean by that," Nami asked, once more suspicious about the woman only for Luffy to cut her off.
"She obviously knows stuff about us Nami though how much I have no idea."
"Your Captain is correct; I have been keeping tabs on you guys for quite awhile now. After all, I pride myself on being a well-informed person. After all, I wouldn't have survived this long if I wasn't."
"What do you mean by that?"
"Well, I used to be a pretty big Pirate back in the day," Shakky replied with a slight giggle. "Even used to get chased around by your own Grandfather Garp."
"WHAT!? You managed to get away from my Grandpa!?"
"Oh yes, led him on quite the chase before I decided to settle down. But enough about my stories for now, you all were looking for my Husband weren't you?"
"To get our ship coated, Hachi said he was the best ship coater on Sabaody," Nami replied as Shakky took a drag from her cigarette and nodded.
"He is, however he's been gone for over six months now."
"R-Rayleigh's missing," Hachi gasped as Shakky began to laugh.
"Oh my, you still do idolize him so! Don't worry about Rayleigh, he also is a former Pirate so he can take care of himself. Honestly, he's probably off getting drunk somewhere in the Lawless Zone or scamming people in Sabaody Park."
"Doesn't sound like a very good catch if you ask me," Nami grumbled only for Shakky to ruffle her hair again in amusement.
"You'd be quite surprised; he was quite the Pirate in his time."
"I'll have to take your word for it," Nami replied as Shakky looked over toward Luffy.
"Those are the two most likely places I can think he'd be so you'd best begin your search for him there. But be careful, there are quite a few other big-name Pirates here right now so you might want to lay a little low."
"Other big-name Pirates?"
"Including those on your crew there are fourteen big name Pirates on the Archipelago," Shakky replied, shocking the entire group which seemed to prompt her to continue. "These are all Pirates with bounties exceeding the one hundred and fifty million Berry range with many having taken different routes other than yours to get here."
"Do you know who they all are," Nami asked shakily only to receive that same smile in response.
"Well …"
/Same Time – Grove 24/
Inside a certain restaurant the sound of constant munching and slurping could be heard. This might sound rather ordinary for such an establishment however all the cacophony was currently being orchestrated by one person.
Sitting atop a table with her legs spread out, a woman with bright pink hair stuffed an entire pizza into her mouth before tearing apart a chicken leg in one bite. Reaching out, she grabbed a bottle of rum and downed the entire lot before tossing it onto the floor causing it to shatter loudly.
"MORE! BRING ME MORE FOOD!"
Unbeknownst to the woman, a group of men dressed in suits stood over at a nearby table watching the display in disgust. Seated at the table was a man wearing a pinstripe suit, his signature black fedora placed on the table as he ate with practiced decorum.
"What a vulgar woman," the man said, his eyes narrowing as he ceased cutting into his steak and lightly dabbed around his mouth with his napkin. "She's making me lose my appetite, silence her."
"Th-that's not a good idea, Father! This town is right next to the Navy Headquarters so if we cause a ruckus here-!"
The man who had tried to avoid violence was unable to react to the speed the man at the table had moved. Grabbing a hold of his fork, he stood up and stabbed the man in the eye, ripping it from the socket before looking over at the woman with a scowl.
This man united the warring Mafia of the West Blue and quickly set out to take control of greater territory. Taking to the seas with the strength of the Five Great Mafia Families and their subordinates behind him he has caused no end of terror in his quest for dominance.
Leading Don Of The West Blue Mafia
Captain Of The Firetank Pirates
Capone "Gang" Bege
Bounty – 232,500,000 Berries
"Isn't the food here yet," the woman growled, still munching away at all the food within reach. "Hurry up and bring it here … NOW!"
Kicking a stack of plates off the table they struck the ground and shattered, the rest of the patrons gasping but making no attempt to impede her gluttonous rampage.
"It seems they're cooking it as fast as they can, Captain," one of her men replied only to have a bottle fly at his face.
"But they won't end up making it in time, will they!? GET ME MORE PIZZA! NOW!"
This woman's origins are shrouded in mystery, yet tales of potential nobility pass through the ears of those more inclined to the political leanings of the world. A woman who became Queen of a country after its former ruler was lost, she appears to be seeking an as of yet unknown goal.
Regent Of A Certain Kingdom Of The South Blue
Captain Of The Bonney Pirates
Jewellery "The Glutton" Bonney
Bounty – 190,000,000 Berries
As Bonney continued to roar for more food, a rather nervous looking waiter shakily raised a hand to placate her.
"W-we'll be bringing your food to you immediately ma'am, please just wait one moment!"
The man spun around to run back to the kitchen but bumped into a much larger man, spilling the contents of a plate all over the man's chest.
"O-oh! So sorry sir, please forgive me," the man cried only for the man to grit his teeth and draw a sword.
"Why, you …"
"Stop it."
The man with the sword froze and looked over at a blonde man with tattoos around his eyes. The man appeared to be looking at some cards, not even directly looking at his subordinate, before looking down at the now terrified waiter.
"But Captain, this man just spilt spaghetti on my clothes!"
"It was the fate of those clothes to receive a slathering of spaghetti," the man replied calmly as his subordinate looked at him in shock. "Please forgive us for startling you, Sir, for it appears that today is a bad day for new acquaintances."
This is a man who follows the whim of Lady Fate. A man born with the power to read the signs of Fate and determine the best course of action. After growing up in the North Blue and being exposed to those who would time and again defy Fate, the man set out to discover if such a thing could truly occur.
A Native Of The North Blue
Captain Of The Hawkins Pirates
Basil "The Magician" Hawkins
Bounty – 325,000,000 Berries
As the incident in the restaurant continued to unfold, just down the street in a dingy pub there were several more incidents about to occur. A man with unusually long arms continued to stare at another man with wild shaggy red hair, the latter becoming more and more pissed off.
It appeared that the long-armed man knew this as he brought his hands up and began to make a winding motion with one hand as his middle finger was slowly raised upward to flip the red-haired man off.
The red-haired man grinned as rose from his seat, despite the protests of his crewmate, a sadistic grin on his face as the long-armed man also rose from his seat. Both vanished faster than the other patrons could blink as an explosion went off.
The long-armed man flipped in mid-air and appeared outside, assuming a rather strange stance as his arms seemed to move back and forth like a DJ's would if they were at a concert. The long-armed man's eyes narrowed as the silhouette of the other man became visible through the smoke.
"If you wanna fight, why not wait until we've gotten past the wall," the long-armed man shouted only for the sound of laughter to drown out the screams of the nearby civilians. "I mean, don't you realize just how strong we are!?"
This is a rather strange man, a member of a race of humans born with two elbow joints instead of one. Fortunately, the man's extra joint allows him to better wield his power. Setting out from his tribe he seeks to become King through the power of music.
A Member Of The Longarm Tribe
Captain Of The On Air Pirates
Scratchmen "Roaring Tide" Apoo
Bounty – 280,000,000 Berries
"Well then," the red-haired man laughed as he emerged from the smoke. "You should've stopped staring at me then."
"Boss! Don't do it," one of his subordinates cried only to be ignored.
"You're such a disgusting looking guy," the man growled though his sadistic smirk never faded. "I don't mind finishing you off right now, you know!"
This man is arguably the cruellest of the bunch. A true Pirate in every sense of the word, the man will kill even civilians and children in order to get what he wants. Carving across the seas all the way from the South Blue, the man seeks to become Pirate King at any cost.
A Native Of The South Blue
Captain Of The Kid Pirates
Eustass "Captain" Kid
Bounty – 420,000,000 Berries
"Fine then, if you really wanna die that badly then come on," Apoo snapped as several more explosions went off around them.
/Meanwhile – Grove 21/
"Look out!"
"Another fight!?"
"The Mad Monk's on a rampage!"
True to the screams of the civilians, a massive man dressed like a monk was swinging a massive pillar like it weighed nothing. Interestingly enough, the man had two angel like wings protruding from his back much like the Skypeian natives.
Across from the man was a much smaller one wielding two sickles that seemed to be spinning fast enough to create dozens of afterimages. The man's face was obscured by a mask however it was obvious that he disliked the larger man immensely.
"So, you want to die that badly then," the monk asked as the other man charged toward him. "Allow me to send you … onto the next life!"
This man, whilst appearing like a Skypeian, is in fact not of their race. Rather, this man is of the same race as Enel, a member of the Birka people. As of yet, the man's goals remain unclear, however it appears he seems to be having a good time cruising along the Blue Sea regardless.
A Member Of The Birka People
Captain Of The Fallen Monk Pirates
"Mad Monk" Urouge
Bounty – 162,000,000 Berries
"I'll tear you apart, Mad Monk," was the only response as the pair closed in on one another.
This man, unlike most of the other members of the big-name Pirates, is in fact not a Captain. This man serves under his long-time best friend Captain Kid as his First Mate. A vicious combatant, the man has earned the title of 'Massacre Soldier' due to his brutal and quite often gory slaughter of those Kid points him toward.
First Mate Of The Kid Pirates
The Massacre Soldier
"The Warrior" Killer
Bounty – 200,000,000 Berries
Right as the pair were about to clash, a man stepped in-between them and blocked both their attacks with his own weapons, knocking them both backward in the process. The man had a rather notable X on his chest and seemed to be dressed like some kind of musketeer.
"If you want to cause a stir, then do it in the New World!"
This is a man who once fought for Justice. Formerly a Rear Admiral of the Navy, the man became disillusioned with the idea of Justice and became a Pirate to fight for his own twisted form of Justice, free from any sort of regulation or control by higher powers.
Former Rear Admiral Of The Navy
Captain Of The Drake Pirates
"Red Flag" X Drake
Bounty – 294,000,000 Berries
"Heh, well now … if it isn't the traitorous X Drake," Urouge laughed as he placed the pillar over his shoulder. "I suppose if you wanna make such a big deal out of it then I'll drop it."
Looking over to Killer, the man simply turned around and walked away, leaving Drake to himself for a moment. Sighing, he began walking away until the sound of someone chuckling caught his ears.
Looking over toward the source his eyes narrowed at a man wearing a black and yellow shirt with what appeared to be the jolly roger of his crew right in the centre. The man also had a rather large sword at his side and a knowing smirk plastered on his face.
"Such a shame, it was just getting good too."
"What do you want?"
"Oi, X Drake ya? How many people have you killed?"
This man is one of the most dangerous of the noteworthy Pirates. The man possesses a rather unique power and on top of that is a world-renowned Doctor. His past is well known to those of the Government however due to his unique power he remains ever elusive, always seemingly scheming his next big play.
Lone Survivor Of Flevance
Captain Of The Heart Pirates
The Surgeon Of Death
Trafalgar D Water Law
Bounty – 380,000,000 Berries
"I've got nothing to say about it, Law," Drake replied as he continued walking, leaving the fellow Captain to chuckle off to the side in amusement.
/Same Time – Shakky's Rip Off Bar/
"The rest of the big-name Pirates are all on your crew," Shakky continued, ignoring the stunned looks on most of the faces present in favour of Luffy's excited one. "As you all know there's you with a bounty of three hundred and fifty million Berries and your first mate Roronoa Zoro with a bounty of one hundred and eighty million. There is also Saber Mordred with a bounty of three hundred and twenty million as well as the rather interesting Seilah Dragneel with four hundred and twenty million."
Shakky took another drag from her cigarette, smoking it down to the butt before putting it out in an ashtray next to her and exhaling the smoke into a sizeable cloud off to the side. Placing her hand under the counter she pulled out a stack of wanted posters and placed the lot on the desk, the various bounties she had just listed off all present however the one on top was the most familiar.
"And then there's him, King Of Balance Natsu Dragneel with a bounty of seven hundred and twenty five million. They call all of those with bounties over one fifty the Worst Generation due to the fact that they were able to gain such high bounties in their first year of being a Pirate … but Dragneel is something else."
"So, he's got a massive bounty compared to the rest of us, is that really a big deal," Luffy asked as Shakky nodded.
"There are Pirates who rise to fame such as yourselves, those who are strong but still need to work to achieve what you desire on these seas. The last time a first-year rookie got a bounty this high, this quickly, was around the time Gol D Roger was aiming to discover the known world."
"Are you saying that Natsu is comparable to Gold Roger himself," Nami gasped in shock prompting the woman to shrug in response.
"Hard to say, there are many who were just like Roger who all now hold bounties so astronomically high that no one even bothers going after them. Your Father Luffy, Monkey D Dragon is a prime example since he currently holds the highest bounty in the world. Another example is the Yonkou, the Four Emperors of the Sea. The lowest bounty among them is so far beyond what almost anyone else has and yet …"
"Yet?"
"This is exactly how they started out," Shakky sighed as she looked at Natsu's Wanted Poster. "Big Mom had a bounty of five hundred million when she was nine years old you know, she's well past her sixties now. Kaido also had a bounty in the eight hundred million range when he was nothing but a Cabin Boy in his former crew. Then there's Red Hair, a mere apprentice who managed to defeat one of the former Four Emperors before he was twenty."
"Shanks is strong though," Luffy countered easily prompting Shakky's rather serious demeanour to drop almost instantly at the childlike rebuttal. "He can't lose to anyone."
"Red Hair is powerful, so are the other Emperors and even the Warlords Of The Sea, however none are infallible."
"What are you trying to say," Luffy asked with a stern look toward the woman. "Are you trying to tell me to give up?"
"No."
"Then why are you going on about all these people and Natsu's bounty?"
"I'm just … thinking out loud, I suppose."
"Eh?"
"Its been quite a while since Roger was executed and a lot of the big-name Pirates from that era are lying dormant. It just feels rather strange, the era Roger helped to start is finally bearing fruit with powerful people all vying for the world's greatest treasure and title. For someone who has lived through the era preceding the Pirate King, the calm that followed his death and now what appears to be the beginning of the next … it really puts things into perspective."
This time Luffy was lost for words as Shakky's eyes seemed to gaze far beyond anyone in the room. Unbeknownst to them, she was visualizing her own era and the various conflicts and struggles she had endured with her gaze coming back into focus right on Luffy's Straw Hat.
"A hat like that, it definitely suits a young man like yourself," Shakky replied absentmindedly as the entire group tried to figure out what she was talking about. "Enough about that though, you all should get going and try to find Rayleigh!"
"O-oh! That's right," Nami gasped as the sudden depressing mood seemed to lift as the group rose to their feet. "So, you said we could find him either in the Lawless Zone or Sabaody Park, right?"
"Yes. Rayleigh isn't really too hard to spot, just look for an older looking man with a white coat who is harassing others and you'll have found your man."
"Thank you so much for the food," Nami called out as they began to leave the bar. "We'll be sure to let him know to come back here and see you too!"
"Thank you Nami," Shakky replied with a smile.
One by one the group left with Luffy being the last one at the door. Right as he was about to close it, he was surprised to feel a hand on his shoulder and looked back to see Shakky had closed the distance between them in less than a second.
"One more thing," she whispered as she picked up his hat and twirled it around her finger before placing it back onto his head. "I'm rooting for you and your friends to find the One Piece."
"Really?"
"Out of all those present here; you guys clearly deserve to find it the most."
"Well thanks," Luffy grinned as Shakky let him go, watching him sprint to catch up to his friends.
"That hat really does suit him," Shakky sighed as she leant against the doorframe. "He almost looks just like …"
Shaking her head, she pushed away those darker thoughts and turned back to her now abandoned bar. Walking over to the Wanted Posters she spread out the ones of the Straw Hats and held up Natsu's and Luffy's.
"I think Rayleigh might be surprised when he meets them."
Hope you all enjoyed and I'll see you in the next one!